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There is a tradition of developing British directors that starts in the theatre, transitions to the BBC and concludes with making feature films. “Who knows where that paradigm will land in the new world?” notes Simon Curtis, who began his career working at the Royal Court Theatre and would go on to direct Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh to Oscar-nominated roles in 'My Week with Marilyn.'

Jane Goodall may seem like a well-chronicled woman—after all, she’s written more than a dozen books and been the subject of numerous films. But documentary director Brett Morgen’s new National Geographic film 'Jane' adds some surprising personal depth to Goodall’s incredible work with chimpanzees.

From Stand By Me and The Goonies to “Stranger Things” and It, the “boys on bikes” genre is a tried-and-true part of the film landscape. It might take place in the ‘50s or the ‘80s or any other decade, but a "boys on bikes" film is always suffuced with an aura of nostalgia, if not for a specific...

Still based on Disney’s Burbank lot where it began life in 1995 with a five-year first-look pact with The Walt Disney Studios, Mandeville Films and Television continues after decades of hit after hit and a consistent management style, work ethic and philosophy under founder and owner David Hoberman and business partner and co-owner Todd Lieberman.